2009 GMC Yukon Hybrid 4HY vs. 2009 GMC Yukon Denali 4WD
To start off, both 2009 GMC Yukon Hybrid 4HY and 2009 GMC Yukon Denali 4WD were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,161 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 GMC Yukon Denali 4WD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 GMC Yukon Denali 4WD (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2009 GMC Yukon Hybrid 4HY. (332 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 GMC Yukon Denali 4WD should accelerate faster than 2009 GMC Yukon Hybrid 4HY. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Yukon Hybrid 4HY weights approximately 411 kg more than 2009 GMC Yukon Denali 4WD.
Because 2009 GMC Yukon Denali 4WD is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 GMC Yukon Hybrid 4HY. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 GMC Yukon Denali 4WD will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 GMC Yukon Denali 4WD (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 GMC Yukon Hybrid 4HY. (498 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2009 GMC Yukon Denali 4WD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 GMC Yukon Hybrid 4HY.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 GMC Yukon Hybrid 4HY | 2009 GMC Yukon Denali 4WD | |
| Make | GMC | GMC |
| Model | Yukon | Yukon |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5999 cc | 6161 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 332 HP | 403 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2141 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.4 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 98 L |
